Community Reflection Questionnaire 1. When you face rejection or a “No,” what do you usually do next? A. Take time to reflect and then try again B. Build something new from the experience C. Feel discouraged for a while D. Look for feedback and improve E. Other: ___________ 2. What helps you stay consistent when building your speaking journey or personal brand? A. Posting videos or content regularly B. Having a clear message or niche C. Support from the community D. Tracking small wins E. Other: ___________ 3. How are you currently using AI tools like Claude or ChatGPT in your work? A. Writing or improving content B. Organizing testimonials, ideas, or resources C. Website or branding support D. Planning talks, posts, or videos E. Not using AI much yet F. Other: ___________ 4. What kind of visibility feels most natural for you right now? A. Speaking on stage or virtual events B. YouTube or video content C. Podcasts or interviews D. Community posts and discussions E. Still figuring it out F. Other: ___________ 5. What message, story, or experience do you feel called to share more openly? A. A personal transformation story B. A professional lesson learned C. A challenge you overcame D. A client or audience success story E. A belief or mission you stand for F. Other: ___________ Share your response below!

Picture this. A box of printer paper. A kitchen stool on top of the box of printer paper. Me sitting on the kitchen stool on top of the box of printer paper with my Covid protection mask on until the signal comes that I am about to go live for my TEDx talk. It was early December, 2020. My son had just gotten out of the hospital and we were quarantined in our 700 square foot apartment. (We wouldn't set foot outside again for another five weeks.) TEDx Hartford had moved the talk from a "safe distanced" ballroom to a studio with only speakers and staff. Because I was quarantined, I was live-streamed instead. This is not my speaking energy, but it is my story. The through-line is people going through change. How that spark was ignited. How it showed up in my personal and professional lives, and key lessons I learned along the way. Today, we talked about TEDx and TED talks as "calling cards," among other things. I intentionally chose not to use this talk that way because it focuses so much more on my life than on the work I do. Here it is: Be the Hero of Your Change (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpctZ5eQBOw).

Hello Inspiring Speakers! Books shape our mindset and give us powerful stories to share from the stage. What’s one book that truly inspired you? If you could gift just one book to someone you love, which would it be and why? Drop your answers below #Books #Inspiration Tagging in some of new members @John Jones @Ian Capon @Danielle Drew @Kelly Llippenholz @Radoh Ranking

In your Inspired Speakers group yesterday, we got into an important discussion about how best to leverage your book once it is published (if you are a book author). I highly recommend listening to/watching the clips if you missed it. There are great tips for every one of us. I spoke about how my book was the catalyst for totally rethinking my service offerings, among other things. My speaking, writing, podcasting, advising, coaching, and Wisdom Circles all serve leaders working on the successful integration of artificial intelligence and human wisdom. My most recent point of leverage is my renewed website, which I launched over the weekend: https://TransformingLives.Coach

HAPPY MONDAY! My name is Brandon Triola and I speak on how creative services professionals can succeed ABUNDANTLY in this new, AI-era. My message is simple: Success as a creative comes down to learning three kinds of skills they don't teach creatives in college, courses, or conferences. I turned my message into a book last year called Save The Creatives and it's basically my blueprint for how an uneducated creative kid went from barely making 300/mo, to building a multi 7 figure, global, creative biz. Pumped to learn from all of you and help amplify your message as well! -BT